Author: Elara Whitlock

Pharmacy

Recent Authorized Generic Approvals: Current Options and Market Trends

Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold under different labels. As of 2025, only 12 new ones were approved, down from 37 in 2022. Learn which are available, why they're rare now, and how they compare to traditional generics and biosimilars.

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Workplace Accommodations for Medication Side Effects: What You Need to Know

Learn how workplace accommodations for medication side effects work under the ADA. Discover what employers must provide, your rights, common accommodations, and how to navigate the process safely and legally.

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Hypertension Management: Natural Strategies and Medication Control

Hypertension management combines proven natural strategies like the DASH diet, garlic, and hibiscus tea with medication for safer, more effective blood pressure control. Learn what works, what doesn't, and how to do it right.

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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation from Drug Reactions: How to Recognize and Manage It

Drug-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation is a deadly but often missed complication of medications like chemotherapy and anticoagulants. Learn how to recognize it early and what saves lives.

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Clotting Disorders and Anticoagulation: Understanding INR, DOACs, and Safety

Understand how INR monitoring, DOACs, and safety considerations impact anticoagulation therapy for clotting disorders. Learn which blood thinners work best, their risks, and how to manage them safely.

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Pediatric Safety: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know About Generic Drugs for Children

Generic drugs for children aren't always safe-even if they're cheaper. Learn which medications carry hidden risks, how to spot dangerous inactive ingredients, and what steps parents and doctors must take to prevent harm.

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How to Prepare for a Medicare Annual Medication Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Seniors

Learn how to prepare for your Medicare Annual Medication Review to catch dangerous drug interactions, lower costs, and improve your health. Step-by-step guide for seniors on what to bring, what to ask, and what to expect.

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Routine Monitoring to Catch Medication Side Effects Early: Tests and Timelines

Learn how routine monitoring with blood tests, symptom logs, and clinical tools can catch medication side effects before they become dangerous. Know the right tests and when to get them.

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Euglycemic DKA on SGLT2 Inhibitors: How to Recognize and Treat This Hidden Emergency

Euglycemic DKA on SGLT2 inhibitors is a life-threatening condition with normal blood sugar but dangerous ketone buildup. Learn how to recognize symptoms, confirm diagnosis, and respond in an emergency.

Pharmacy

Generic Drug Naming: USAN, INN, and Brand Name Basics

Learn how generic drug names like USAN and INN work, why some drugs have different names in the U.S. and abroad, and how stems help doctors identify drug classes safely.